People & Culture Ops Manager — Hybrid, Payroll & HRIS

Lester Aldridge LLP; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Bournemouth is seeking a proactive P&C Operations Manager to oversee their People services. The successful candidate will lead day-to-day operations, manage payroll and benefits, and coach a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in P&C operations, strong expertise in payroll, and abilities in team leadership. The firm promotes a flexible working approach with hybrid opportunities, ideally expecting candidates in the Bournemouth office three days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in P&C operations, especially in law firm/professional services.
• Strong familiarity with payroll systems and benefits management.
• Ability to lead and coach a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day P&C operations across the full employee lifecycle.
• Manage payroll and benefits with precision.
• Drive process improvements and tech upgrades.

Skills

People-focused leadership

Payroll and benefits expertise

Data-driven decision making

Team coaching and development

Process improvement

Tools

Access – People HR

Job description

A leading UK law firm in Bournemouth is seeking a proactive P&C Operations Manager to oversee their People services. The successful candidate will lead day-to-day operations, manage payroll and benefits, and coach a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in P&C operations, strong expertise in payroll, and abilities in team leadership. The firm promotes a flexible working approach with hybrid opportunities, ideally expecting candidates in the Bournemouth office three days a week.